jury deliberation privilege
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Definitions from Case Law
From 289 U.S. 1 - Clark v. United States · 1933Most cited · 1,637 citing opinions
The privilege takes as its postulate a genuine relation, honestly created and honestly maintained. If that condition is not satisfied, if the relation is merely a sham and a pretense, the juror may not invoke a relation dishonestly assumed as a cover and cloak for the concealment of the truth.